PROUD Prom is Right Around the Corner! |
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PROUD Prom is one incredible evening for LGBTQ+ junior high and high school youth to dance, express themselves, and celebrate with others like them in a space where queer and trans affirmation, celebration, and liberation are centered. Youth can look forward to drag performances from our favorite Santa Barbara Queens - Vivian Storm and Angel D’mon, ice cream from McConnell’s, and much more!
This event is open to all junior high and high school students, including homeschooled youth.
Identifying as LGBTQ+ is NOT required to attend- straight and cis allies are welcome!
All youth MUST have: their own ticket and proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test from the last 24 hours. Don’t have access to a COVID-19 test? Let us know and we’ll get one to you!
This event is FREE! Special thanks to Direct Relief for providing us with such a great space to dance the night away. To get your ticket today, click here! Space is limited, so register early!
Interested in volunteering at PROUD Prom? Fill out our sign-up form here!
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Scroll down to see more details on what our Community has in store for April! |
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Sunset @ the Canary
You heard it here first! Sunset @ the Canary is back, and in person! Join us on Wednesday, April 13, from 6 PM - 8 PM to kickoff the series.
Award winning DJ Darla Bea will be joining us on the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary, bringing us all of our favorite beats. Anyone wanting an adult beverage must present their ID to security at check-in.
This is a FREE event. Thank you to our sponsor, Gilead Sciences, Inc., and our host, Kimpton Canary Hotel, for making this possible. Come mix and mingle with YOUR community!
Save the Dates for Wednesday night’s at the Canary in 2022: May 11, June 15, July 13, August 24 for Pride Week, and September 14. Questions? Contact our Development & Events Manager.
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Thank You Marc!
It is with a great sense of gratitude that we announce the departure of Marc Gelinas from the PPF Board after 7 years of generous service.
Marc has been involved with Pacific Pride Foundation since moving here in 2009, first as a committee member and founding creator of PPF’s signature event, the Royal Ball. He joined the board in 2015 and served in that capacity for 7 years. He is a passionate fundraiser for PPF, and his efforts continue to support sustainable funding streams for the organization. He actively serves several non-profit entities including the Casa Del Herrero Board Of Trustees.
A honors graduate of the acclaimed Pratt Institute in New York City earned Marc a BFA in Interior Design. Marc resides in Santa Barbara, California, where he owns and operates Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Design.
Please join us in thanking Marc for his service to the PPF board and our community.
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Save the date for the Pacific Pride Festival, back at Chase Palm Park on Saturday, August 27!
The Pacific Pride Festival continues to be free for all. However, this can only happen with financial support from our community. Consider making a donation now! Thank you to our first event sponsor: Gilead Inc, Sciences.
Do you have ideas to make this Festival the best yet? Join our Pride Committee. Members will have hands-on experience in all of the planning with an emphasis on activities, entertainment, fundraising, advocacy, event planning and so much more. Register now!
Have a unique service or product that you’d like to sell at the Pacific Pride Festival? Vendor Packets will be available soon. Email us to let us know you’re interested, and we will add you to our communication list. |
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PPF x Just Communities: New Youth Group
After months of dreaming and planning, we are so excited to announce that PPF’s PROUD Youth of Color group will merge with Just Communities’ LGBTQIA2S+ Action Pod!
This group will focus on advocacy, community building, and creativity. This group will center LGBTQ+ youth of color, though straight, cis, and white allies are invited to join!
Participants must be in 6th- 12th grade. Participation is free and does not require parent permission. This group will meet every Wednesday (in-person) from 4:30pm- 6:30pm in Santa Barbara. Register here to get the exact location!
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Syringe Exchange Schedule
April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
April 7th 3-4:30pm
April 21st *NEW Time* 1-2:30pm
Narcan, fentanyl test strips, PrEP consultations, hygiene products and more are also available at our exchange.
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PROUD Older Adults
Join our PROUD Older Adult group!
The PROUD Older Adult Group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 12-1:00 pm over zoom. The social group is for LGBTQ+ folks and allies ages 50+. Feel free to grab a snack or your lunch, and hop on zoom for weekly discussions!
For more information or questions about how you can join the group, email our Program Manager. |
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Partners in Pride
We are feeling especially grateful this month for our Partners In Pride. All of you that help to sustain PPF’s programs and services with your monthly donations are deeply appreciated! If you’ve been considering joining this celebrated group of donors, now is the time.
Anyone that signs up before Tuesday, April 19, will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see Orville Peck at the Arlington on Tuesday, April 26. We hope you are as lucky as we are!
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Rainbow Social at Crush Bar & Tap- a benefit for PPF
Head over to Crush Bar & Tap for their monthly 1st Thursday Benefit on April 7th!
Make sure to order the PPF! A cocktail consisting of rose vermouth, prosecco, and an edible rose. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services of your LGBTQIA+ Center.
We hope you will come by, relax, have a drink, and be a part of the fun!
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Live Music in Santa Barbara
Live music is back, and we are partnering with our friends at Goldenvoice to help promote artists like Orville Peck.
We hope to see you at the Arlington next month!
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Other Events, Resources and Ways to Support! |
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Alternate Ways to Support
CarEasy
Looking for another way to support our services? Pacific Pride Foundation is now accepting car donations through careasy.org!
AmazonSmile
Are you an Amazon shopper? Did you know that when you shop using AmazonSmile, the company will donate 0.5 percent of your purchase to Pacific Pride Foundation? Click on the AmazonSmile link to get started today and to have 0.5% of all of your purchases go directly to PPF!
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